🌱 Mimosa Hall Awarded + City Uses Eminent Domain + Mayor Gives Update

Hello neighbors! It's me, Jessica Griffin, your host of the Roswell Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including:

• Meet the newest esteemed veteran of Roswell.
• Furkids hosts a grand opening.
• One of the city's nonprofit partners is highlighted.

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Here are the top stories in Roswell today:

1. Mimosa Hall was acknowledged by the Fulton County Citizens Commission on the Environment (FCCCE) with the 2022 Environmental Award. Mimosa Hall received this achievement for its solar roof project. The City of Roswell purchased the historic nine-acre property in 2017. Since that time, it has worked with the Friends of Mimosa Hall and Gardens to make many improvements to the estate. The integrated solar roof is equipped with the most up-to-date battery technology from Sonnen, Inc. This new solar paneled roof is foreseen to generate about 103% of the hall's electricity. The FCCCE gives its awards to projects, programs, community organizations, and individuals in Fulton County that champions and promote environmentally sound practices. The Chair of the Environmental Committee for Friends of Mimosa Hall & Gardens, Kelly Callen, expressed that, “We look forward to celebrating Mimosa Hall, which is 181 years old, becoming the ‘Oldest Net Zero Home in the Country’ once certification is completed soon." (roswellgov.com)
2. The Roswell City Council voted unanimously to authorize the use of eminent domain to take possession of 50 Maple St. for fee simple right of way and another 2,947.41 square feet for a temporary easement for construction of the project. The entire property is a total of 1,368 square feet. Mayor Kurt Wilson stated that an independent investigation was made by the Jarrard & Davis law firm that found that one of the reasons that led to delays and multi-million-dollar cash settlements regarding the Oxbo Road project was the city’s “longstanding inability to use eminent domain.” Per City Attorney, David Davidson's recollection, the city's last time authorizing or contemplating the use of eminent domain was in 2008. (appenmedia.com)
3. Corporal Robert E. Cargill, a World War II Veteran, was recognized as an Esteemed Veteran of Roswell. Corporal Cargill received his honors and proclamation at a special outing to the Vickery Rose Retirement Resort on Tuesday, November 1. The visit by Mayor Kurt Wilson and the council not only presented Corporal Cargill with this prestigious honor, but also helped celebrate his upcoming 100th birthday.
4. An Air Travel Alert was recently announced by Georgia's Department of Driver Services (DDS). The department stated that Georgia residents will need to get an updated driver's license with either a black or gold star in the upper right-hand corner of their driver's license in order to travel on commercial planes and/or enter federal or military buildings. Residents who don't already have one of these new licenses will have until May 3, 2023 to get theirs updated. DDS has been issuing these licenses since 2012 in order to meet federal standards. (newsbreak.com)

Today in Roswell:

• Alcoholic Beverage License Board Public Hearing - City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Story Time - Roswell Regional Library (10:30 AM)
• Needlecrafters - Roswell Regional Library (1:00 PM)
• FREE Virtual Dementia Tour - Second Wind Dreams (1:00 PM)
• Sweet Apple Farmers and Artisans Market - World Harvest Church (2:00 PM)
• Read to Cooper! - Roswell Regional Library (2:30 PM)
• Wine Club Tasting: Thanksgiving Pours - Pinkies Up Beer & Wine (6:00 PM)
• Roswell Recreation Commission Work Session - City Hall (6:30 PM)
• GNPA Roswell Chapter Meeting - Chattahoochee Nature Center (7:00 PM)
• Trivia Night - Nancy's Pizza (7:00 PM)
• Theatre for Young Audiences Show : Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (7:00 PM)
• GET Presents The Turn of the Screw - Cultural Arts Center (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• City of Roswell, Georgia Government: Mayor Kurt Wilson and Councilmember Lee Hills speak about a fire rescue incident that happened over the past weekend. They also give residents an outline of the accomplishments the Mayor, Council, and City staff have achieved in the last eight months. (City of Roswell, Georgia Government via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Horseshoe Bend: There will be a Grand Opening of a new Furkids Store for the City of Roswell. This new store will be in the same shopping center as their current store at 9850-9860 Nesbit Ferry Rd. The Grand Opening will be on November 5, and proceeds will benefit Furkids.org!! (Nextdoor)
• Visit Roswell GA: Win a chance to win two tickets to the Grandiose Grape Wine Festival. The festival will be November 5 at The Mill Kitchen & Bar. Like Visit Roswell's post, follow @themillkitchenandbar and tag your who's going to accompany you to the event, for your chance to win two tickets. (Visit Roswell GA via Instagram)
• Roswell Rotary Club: The Roswell Rotary Club shared their latest episode of Teen Talk. Professional therapists and teens in the city talk about the impacts of stress. They also share useful tips to cope with the effects of stress. (Roswell Rotary Club via Facebook)
• City of Roswell, Georgia: The City of Roswell spotlighted one of their Nonprofit Partners in preparation of #GivingTuesday. The HISTORIC ROSWELL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT (HRBP) was created in 2017. They work to create, maintain, and preserve the Roswell Historic District's streetscape. (City of Roswell, Georgia via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Jessica Griffin

About me: My name is Jessica Griffin and I am a native of Roswell, Georgia. I have been in the Roswell-Alpharetta community for over 30 years. As a native "Roswellian", I embody, participate, and support all things local. Community is at the core of all of us, and I aim to convey the collectiveness and unity that should be promoted and celebrated throughout our community. Being a mother, a writer, a student of history, and the arts are my passions.

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